Swamp Buggy Races

Photos from Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples.

Leonard Chesser, 70, "the godfather of the Swamp Buggy Races" takes a farewell lap around the Swamp Buggy track to commemorate his retirement from racing at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Leonard Chesser races his final day of racing at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Lorrie Johns gives a thumbs up while racing her buggy Lady Liberty at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

County Commissioner Jim Colletta waves the first green flag during the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Amy Chesser speaks in honor of her father, Leonard Chesser, at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Leonard Chesser, known as the "godfather of the Swamp Buggy Races," retired from racing Sunday. Lexey Swall/Staff

Amy Chesser yells in honor of her father Leonard Chesser, right, as he is introduced to the crowd at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Leonard Chesser, known as the "godfather of the Swamp Buggy Races," retired from racing Sunday. Lexey Swall/Staff

Charity Palmer pumps her fist as she crosses the finish line at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

A scene from the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

"Barefoot" Bobby Williams races at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Jeremy White drives his Jeep called the General Lee at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Lorrie Johns, right, and Troy Ortega go neck and neck around the turn at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Leonard Chesser says a few words before the start of the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Robert Delahunt, right, has his shirt signed by Swamp Buggy legend Leonard Chesser at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Kim Maness, center, holds up a plaque given in honor of her hsuband Joel Darby after he was inducted in to the Swamp Buggy Races Hall of Fame at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

A scene from the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Tyler Johns stands up in his buggy after it broke down on the track at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Jeremy White throws his hands in the air after his Jeep broke down at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Jeeps fight for position at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Jeeps get swallowed up in track water during the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Eddie Chesser races at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Amy Chesser receives a hug after her father, Leonard, drives toward the track for his final race at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Eddie Chesser wins the the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Eddie Chesser throws his arms up after winning the Big Feature at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Eddie Chesser throws his arms up after winning the Big Feature at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff

Eddie Chesser jumps in to the race track water to dunk Swamp Buggy queen Megan Hoolihan after winning the Big Feature race at the Swamp Buggy Races Spring Championship on Sunday at the Florida Sports Park in East Naples. Lexey Swall/Staff